A new novel (and movie) about Vladimir Putin’s chief spin-doctor explain how the true battle between Ukraine and Russia is not one of warring armies, but of competing narratives
Steven TuckerMarch 4, 2025
“Anora” (2024), nominated for six Oscars, is a deeply spiritual film—not in spite of its depictions of sex, drugs, and violence, but because of them.
Cliff SmithJanuary 23, 2025
Tim Burton’s “Nightmare Before Christmas” is ultimately about the unavoidable enchantment that comes with the story of God choosing to dwell among men
John SheltonDecember 19, 2024
Though “Joker: Folie à Deux” was negatively received, audiences would do well to reconsider the deeply spiritual elements of the film
Jonathan EnglishNovember 29, 2024
Col. Jessup and Machiavelli agree: sometimes, you need to stop moralizing and do what needs to be done for the sake of national self-preservation
Phillip DolitskyJuly 23, 2024
Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City” (2023) is his most theological reflection yet
Jonathan EnglishJanuary 19, 2024
Necessary, discriminate, and proportionate force in the last resort in defense of good was essential in the Wild West–just as it’s essential today
Marc LiVeccheDecember 1, 2022
Director: Thomas M. Wright Featuring: Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris, Jada Alberts, Steve Mouzakis Rated R for language and disturbing content…
Marc LiVeccheOctober 20, 2022
Maverick is not just fun and thrilling and moving; it’s not just breathtaking cinematography; it’s not just a great story; it’s not just great story-telling. For those with ears to hear, Maverick offers a powerful and needed message—and hence, much more than the original.
Alan DowdJune 8, 2022